Martin Mansergh (Fianna Fail)

I agree with Senator Ryan that it is quite improper for an advertisement by the Referendum Commission to be published before this Bill has even started to be debated in this House. As one who was present in Gothenburg for an ordinary European Council and who witnessed the main street being wrecked by rioters for no good reason, one cannot take lightly threats that come about and therefore I would not be overly critical. It is regrettable that it is necessary on a day like tomorrow to have security.

I am not sure if there is any precedent for impeachment proceedings. Over the weekend we will have to study the trials of Charles I, Warren Hastings and, perhaps, William Jefferson Clinton.